When it comes to home renovation, there's no substitute for experience.
Renovation 5th Edition contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of remodeling contractors, architects, and tradespeople who shared their first-hand experience with Mike Litchfield as he interviewed and photographed them on job sites across North America.
As a founding editor of Fine Homebuilding magazine, the author of 16 acclaimed books, and a home renovator himself, Litchfield was able to record lifetimes of practical, field-tested solutions and trade secrets from the cream of the crop—the remodeling pros that other pros admire.
Both first-time renovators and professionals who want to supplement their knowledge of specific trades will find Renovation 5th Edition invaluable. Renovation 5 reflects the realities of needing to plan carefully, spend wisely, maximize space, and build durably. Its 656 pages contain extensively revised chapters on planning; doors, windows and skylights; electrical wiring; structural carpentry; and masonry and foundations.
Key Features:
- In-Depth Topics: This extensively revised edition covers essential renovation topics. You’ll find the latest information to tackle any renovation project.
- Visual Learning: Benefit from over 1,000 clear and helpful photos selected from more than 45,000 that Litchfield has taken throughout his career. Crisp, informative illustrations also enhance your understanding of complex processes.
- Engaging Style: Written in a down-to-earth, conversational tone, Renovation 5 makes learning enjoyable. Litchfield’s sharp wit and dry sense of humor not only make it immensely useful but also a pleasure to read.